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   The San Diego Museum of Art Artists Guild


Third Place Award of Excellence

The San Diego Museum of Art Artists Guild

2022 Online International Spring Exhibition

March 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021

JUROR:  G. James Daichendt, Ed.D.


Congratulations to our

Third Place Award of Excellence Winner 

Yahel Yan

Yahel was awarded the third place for her oil on linen painting

“Skinny Girl.”


About Yahel Yan:

I was born and raised in Mexico City where I was exposed to art and color from a young
age. I completed my schooling and graduated with a degree in graphic design but have
since then devoted myself to art both as a painter and printmaker. I specialize in oil, acrylics,
and copper etchings. 

My palette and compositions lend life and spirit to inanimate objects which are often overlooked. I am always seeking to express the unexpected, unseen magic hidden in each “thing.” I give my imagination full freedom to pursue this mysterious journey. I strive to create colorful happy art that brings joy to the viewer.

A recurring theme in my art is chairs, which have become a staple of my work.  So why chairs? Years ago I started collecting miniature chairs and eventually became fascinated with painting them and telling their stories. For me painting a chair is about the idea of a common object representing individuals and emotions. I see chairs not as objects but as people with a personality of their own as well as with a story to tell.

About “Skinny Girl” - Oil on Linen (24x24”):

My piece “Skinny Girl” started with a picture I took in Brooklyn, N.Y. I was drawn to the urban feel while at the same time I began to see it as a scrap book or journal detailing a young girl’s (skinny girl’s) hopes and dreams. In my mind the message is one of love and optimism for a bright future. The palette I chose was inspired by “Girl with a Pearl Earring” by Jan Vermeer, as I saw a parallel between both girls which transcends time and remains universal. 

 

Recent Juried Exhibitions:

2022                                                                                                                                    

-       Artist Alliance Biennial at the Oceanside Museum of Art


2021

-       "#obsessed"- Honorable Mention- San Diego, United States

-       Red Velvet- Jurors Choice- San Diego, United States

-       "From the Masters" (Solo Show) / Ashton Gallery - San Diego, United States


2020

-       Quarantine Aquamarine- Honorable Mention - San Diego, United States

-       Midnight (A national Show) / Ashton Gallery - San Diego, United States

-       In the Momentum / Oceanside Museum of Art - Oceanside, United States

-       Socially Distance: Work created in Lockdown / Online - New Mexico, United States

2019

-       It's all mixed- Honorable Mention - San Diego, United States

-       75 and Sunny- Honorable Mention - San Diego, United States

-       Double Trouble- Best in Show - San Diego, United States

-       Yahel Yan Featured Artist / Ashton Gallery - San Diego, United States

2017

-       3 Year Anniversary @arton30th.- Honorable Mention- San Diego, United States

 

See more of Yahel’s works at: 

www.yahelyan.com

www.facebook.com/Yahel.Yan

www.instagram.com/yahel.yan.art



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